By Save the Children UK | Updated 17 September 2026 Save the Children UK, Imperial College London and Archewell Philanthropies are strengthening their partnership to expand support for children recovering from life-changing blast injuries, including access to advanced prosthetics, rehabilitation and long-term care. The renewed commitment was marked at a special event attended by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, who highlighted the urgent need to support children injured in conflict.

Discover why climate education for girls matters, how climate change affects their learning, and how Save the Children wants to build gender-inclusive climate change resilience around the world.

Fundraising events like Christmas Jumper Day are an important part of the school year - they let kids have fun while developing empathy and an understanding of the world.

Meet 12-year-old Lara, whose incredible 2.5km sponsored swim for Save the Children raised thousands of pounds and shows that you're never too young to make a difference. Read on to hear Lara's story in her own words, including what inspired her, her reflections on the challenge, and her advice for other young people who want to create positive change.

Nearly one in three parents in Scotland (32%) say they expect to go without things for themselves to manage the cost of their children returning to school, as pupils across Scotland head back to the classroom this week and families continue to face financial and emotional pressures long after the summer holidays have ended.

Actor Himesh Patel narrates Save the Children's new animation Elephant In The Room to shine a light on summer holiday poverty.

By listening to children, we can better understand not only how poverty affects their lives, but also what would make childhoods happier, healthier and safer. And crucially, they remind us that children are not simply individuals affected by poverty – they are people with ideas, expertise and a powerful role to play in creating change.